A light emitting element includes: a first semiconductor layer; an active layer provided on the first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer provided on the active layer; and an insulative film around at least a portion of the first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer, which are sequentially provided in a first direction. The active layer may include a first barrier layer, a first well layer, and a second barrier layer, which are sequentially provided in the first direction, and the first well layer may include first holes penetrating the first well layer.