diff --git a/pastastore/base.py b/pastastore/base.py
index 1e71486..21a2f72 100644
--- a/pastastore/base.py
+++ b/pastastore/base.py
@@ -56,6 +56,11 @@ def __repr__(self):
             f"{self.n_models} models"
         )
 
+    @property
+    def empty(self):
+        """Check if the database is empty."""
+        return not any([self.n_oseries > 0, self.n_stresses > 0, self.n_models > 0])
+
     @abstractmethod
     def _get_library(self, libname: str):
         """Get library handle.
diff --git a/pastastore/store.py b/pastastore/store.py
index 97c71a3..45f6358 100644
--- a/pastastore/store.py
+++ b/pastastore/store.py
@@ -78,6 +78,11 @@ def __init__(
         self.plots = Plots(self)
         self.yaml = PastastoreYAML(self)
 
+    @property
+    def empty(self) -> bool:
+        """Check if the PastaStore is empty."""
+        return self.conn.empty
+
     def _register_connector_methods(self):
         """Register connector methods (internal method)."""
         methods = [