An organic electroluminescence device capable of solving the problem of realization of low-voltage driving and high luminance which is important for the prolongation of the life thereof, the organic electroluminescence device comprising a luminous layer composed of a single or a plurality of organic compound thin films interposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode, characterized in that at least one layer containing a compound having carbenium ion is arranged therein; and a charge transport material (e.g., hole transport material for the organic electroluminescence device) characterized in that a compound having carbenium ion is contained therein.