An optoelectronic component and a method for manufacturing an optoelectronic component are disclosed. In an embodiment an optoelectronic component includes a diffractive optical element comprising at least one conversion material and a light source configured to emit primary radiation, wherein the conversion material is encapsulated in the diffractive optical element, and wherein the conversion material is arranged in a beam path of the primary radiation and is configured to convert the primary radiation at least partially into secondary radiation.