data-batch-inserts
Individual INSERT statements have high overhead. Batch multiple rows in single statements or use COPY.
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Content
---
title: Batch INSERT Statements for Bulk Data
impact: MEDIUM
impactDescription: 10-50x faster bulk inserts
tags: batch, insert, bulk, performance, copy
---
## Batch INSERT Statements for Bulk Data
Individual INSERT statements have high overhead. Batch multiple rows in single statements or use COPY.
**Incorrect (individual inserts):**
```sql
-- Each insert is a separate transaction and round trip
insert into events (user_id, action) values (1, 'click');
insert into events (user_id, action) values (1, 'view');
insert into events (user_id, action) values (2, 'click');
-- ... 1000 more indi
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