SQL Count

The COUNT() function returns the number of rows that matches a specified criteria.

The COUNT(column_name) function returns the number of values (NULL values will not be counted) of the specified column:

SQL COUNT  Syntax

SELECT COUNT(column_name) FROM table_name

custcode	custname	city	qty	rate
1	Siva	Srivilliputtur	50	70
2	Bala	Sivakasi	30	56
3	Kanna	Madurai	100	200
4	Vijay	Chennai	30	30
5	Kodee	Sandnes	60	80
5	Kodee	Srivilliputtur	60	30

Example : 1

SELECT count(*)  as NoofRecord FROM Custmast

Output :

NoofRecord

6

Example : 2

SELECT count(Custname)  as NoofRecord FROM Custmast

Output : 

NoofRecord

6

Example : 2

SELECT count(Distinct Custname)  as NoofRecord FROM Custmast

Output : 

NoofRecord

5

* Distinct Same name  or  Dublicate Record Not Allowd ( custname --> kodee two time appear in the table)