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The MIN() Function | Aggregate Functions
Introduction to SQL
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Course Content

Introduction to SQL

Introduction to SQL

1. Retrieving Data
2. Sorting Retrieved Data
3. Filtering Data
4. Advanced Data Filtering
5. Aggregate Functions

bookThe MIN() Function

MIN() - this function returns the lowest value in a particular column.

Let's look at an example:

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SELECT MIN(population) FROM country;
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Here, MIN() returns the smallest population value in the country table.

Here is the country table we are working with:

Task
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Write an SQL query to get the smallest value from the surfacearea column in the country table.

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Section 5. Chapter 6
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bookThe MIN() Function

MIN() - this function returns the lowest value in a particular column.

Let's look at an example:

12
SELECT MIN(population) FROM country;
copy

Here, MIN() returns the smallest population value in the country table.

Here is the country table we are working with:

Task
test

Swipe to show code editor

Write an SQL query to get the smallest value from the surfacearea column in the country table.

Switch to desktopSwitch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below
Everything was clear?

How can we improve it?

Thanks for your feedback!

Section 5. Chapter 6
toggle bottom row

bookThe MIN() Function

MIN() - this function returns the lowest value in a particular column.

Let's look at an example:

12
SELECT MIN(population) FROM country;
copy

Here, MIN() returns the smallest population value in the country table.

Here is the country table we are working with:

Task
test

Swipe to show code editor

Write an SQL query to get the smallest value from the surfacearea column in the country table.

Switch to desktopSwitch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below
Everything was clear?

How can we improve it?

Thanks for your feedback!

MIN() - this function returns the lowest value in a particular column.

Let's look at an example:

12
SELECT MIN(population) FROM country;
copy

Here, MIN() returns the smallest population value in the country table.

Here is the country table we are working with:

Task
test

Swipe to show code editor

Write an SQL query to get the smallest value from the surfacearea column in the country table.

Switch to desktopSwitch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below
Section 5. Chapter 6
Switch to desktopSwitch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below
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