56.23. `pg_sequences`
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## 56.23. `pg_sequences`

The view `pg_sequences` provides access to useful information about each sequence in the database.

Table 56.23. `pg_sequences` Columns

Column Type Description
`schemaname` `name` (references `pg_namespace`.`nspname`) Name of schema containing sequence
`sequencename` `name` (references `pg_class`.`relname`) Name of sequence
`sequenceowner` `name` (references `pg_authid`.`rolname`) Name of sequence's owner
`data_type` `regtype` (references `pg_type`.`oid`) Data type of the sequence
`start_value` `int8` Start value of the sequence
`min_value` `int8` Minimum value of the sequence
`max_value` `int8` Maximum value of the sequence
`increment_by` `int8` Increment value of the sequence
`cycle` `bool` Whether the sequence cycles
`cache_size` `int8` Cache size of the sequence
`last_value` `int8` The last sequence value written to disk. If caching is used, this value can be greater than the last value handed out from the sequence.

The `last_value` column will read as null if any of the following are true:

- The sequence has not been read from yet.

- The current user does not have `USAGE` or `SELECT` privilege on the sequence.

- The sequence is unlogged and the server is a standby.

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