Oracle SQL - how to insert multiple rows

Question

insert into table (col_identifier, period) values ('Proceeds', 2016)

I would like to insert for period 2016 to 2080. Is it possible to insert this range in one line statement, or do I have to write it out for each period?

Answer 1

Use INSERT INTO ... SELECT with a query that generates rows:

INSERT INTO table_name ( col_identifier, period )
  SELECT 'Proceeds', 2015 + LEVEL
  FROM   DUAL
  CONNECT BY 2015 + LEVEL <= 2080;

or

INSERT INTO table_name ( col_identifier, period )
  WITH years ( year ) AS (
    SELECT 2016 FROM DUAL
  UNION ALL
    SELECT year + 1 FROM years WHERE year < 2080
  )
  SELECT 'Proceeds', year
  FROM   years;