<p>Disclosed is a lighting device which is characterized by comprising: an LED that is provided with a top section through which the light emitted inside is transmitted; a driving circuit element for driving the LED; and a mounting substrate on one surface of which the LED and the driving circuit element are mounted. The lighting device is also characterized in that at least the outer periphery of the LED other than the top section and the surface of the mounting substrate are covered by a heat dissipating insulating material.</p>
