Dead Tuples
Monitor Last VACUUM Runs with pg_stat_user_tables
Jul 12, 2026 / · 8 min read · postgresql database administration sql queries vacuum autovacuum pg_stat_user_tables dead tuples postgres dba ·Monitor Last VACUUM Runs with pg_stat_user_tables A table's dead tuple count climbing while last_autovacuum stays weeks old isn't noise — it's the clearest sign autovacuum is falling behind, and pg_stat_user_tables is where that gap becomes visible in a single query, without tailing logs or guessing at a schedule. …
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