https://www.postgresscripts.com/tags/pg_inherits/Recent content in Pg_inherits on Postgres ScriptsHugo -- gohugo.ioenPostgresScripts.comThu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.postgresscripts.com/post/list-postgresql-partitioned-tables/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.postgresscripts.com/post/list-postgresql-partitioned-tables/ <h2 id="how-to-list-postgresql-partitioned-tables">How to List PostgreSQL Partitioned Tables</h2> <p>PostgreSQL table partitioning splits a large table into smaller physical pieces called child partitions. This improves query performance and simplifies data lifecycle management. But as a DBA, you need a quick way to see which tables in your database use partitioning — and which do not.</p> <p>This SQL query reads directly from the PostgreSQL system catalogs to list every table in your database, labeling each as a partitioned table or an ordinary table, while excluding system schemas and child partition tables.</p>