56.4. `pg_backend_memory_contexts`
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## 56.4. `pg_backend_memory_contexts`

The view `pg_backend_memory_contexts` displays all the memory contexts of the server process attached to the current session.

`pg_backend_memory_contexts` contains one row for each memory context.

Table 56.4. `pg_backend_memory_contexts` Columns

Column Type Description
`name` `text` Name of the memory context
`ident` `text` Identification information of the memory context. This field is truncated at 1024 bytes
`parent` `text` Name of the parent of this memory context
`level` `int4` Distance from TopMemoryContext in context tree
`total_bytes` `int8` Total bytes allocated for this memory context
`total_nblocks` `int8` Total number of blocks allocated for this memory context
`free_bytes` `int8` Free space in bytes
`free_chunks` `int8` Total number of free chunks
`used_bytes` `int8` Used space in bytes

By default, the `pg_backend_memory_contexts` view can be read only by superusers or roles with the privileges of the `pg_read_all_stats` role.

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