An organic EL element comprising: an anode, a cathode, and an organic layer
sandwiched therebetween containing at least an emitting layer, wherein a
ratio, [In3d.sub.5/2 ].sub.h /[In3d.sub.5/2 ].sub.n, is from 0.9 to 1.2
wherein [In3d.sub.5/2 ].sub.h is the half band width of a spectral peak
derived from a 3d.sub.5/2 orbit of an In atom in the surface of the anode,
and [In3d.sub.5/2 ].sub.n is the half band width of a spectral peak
derived from a 3d.sub.5/2 orbit of an In atom in the interior of the
anode, the spectral peaks being measured by X-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy (XPS): and the method for the production thereof.
