MySQL supports various numeric data types tailored for specific scenarios.
TINYINT, ideal for storing small integers up to 255. Commonly used for binary flags or small value counts such as statuses.
SMALLINT, handles values up to 65,535. It’s great for moderate data ranges like age or limited inventory quantities.
MEDIUMINT, for values from 65,536 to 16,777,215, MEDIUMINT is practical when a balance between range and storage efficiency is needed, such as in census data or moderate scales.