A light emitting device includes first and second electrodes disposed on a substrate and spaced apart from each other; at least one light emitting diode disposed between the first and second electrodes; an insulating pattern overlapping an upper portion of the at least one light emitting diode and exposing first and second ends of the at least one light emitting diode; a first contact electrode electrically connecting the first end of the at least one light emitting diode to the first electrode; and a second contact electrode electrically connecting the second end of the at least one light emitting diode to the second electrode. The insulating pattern may completely overlap the first and second ends of the at least one light emitting diode in a plan view, and have a width reducing toward a lower portion of the insulating pattern.