A light-emitting element according to the invention includes an anode, a cathode, and a light-emitting layer which is provided between the anode and the cathode, contains a light-emitting material and a host material that holds the light-emitting material, and emits light having a peak wavelength in a near-infrared region by applying a current between the anode and the cathode, wherein the content of the light-emitting material in the light-emitting layer is 30 wt % or more and 70 wt % or less. Further, it is preferred that the light-emitting layer emits light having the peak wavelength of 700 nm or more and 960 nm or less.