According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic component, the optoelectronic component includes a recess in the first region of the semiconductor body. This recess is transverse to the main extension plane of the semiconductor body. The main extension plane is transverse, in particular perpendicular, to the growth direction and/or to the stacking direction of the semiconductor body. Thus, the recess extends substantially along, such as parallel to, the growth direction and/or the stacking direction of the semiconductor body. The recess can have the shape of a trench, a cylinder or a truncated cone, for example. The cylinder axis or the truncated cone axis is arranged orthogonal to the main extension plane of the semiconductor body.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic component, the optoelectronic component includes a contact region adjacent to the recess. This contact region is used for electrical contacting of the semiconductor body.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic component, the optoelectronic component includes a semiconductor body with a first radiation exit surface. This first radiation exit surface is arranged on a main surface of the second region of the semiconductor body facing away from the active region. The first radiation exit surface is arranged such that at least part of the electromagnetic radiation generated during operation leaves the semiconductor body through the first radiation exit surface.