The invention relates to the technical field of batteries, in particular to a pressure-resistant positive electrode active material and an electrochemical energy storage device. The positive electrodeactive material comprises secondary particles consisting of primary particles; the number [sigma] of the primary particles in a unit spherical area in an SEM map of the secondary particles is 5-30/[mu]m2; the single-particle compressive strength of the secondary particles is 60 MPa to 300 MPa; the molecular formula of the positive electrode active material is LixNiyCozMkMepOrAm, wherein 0.95 < =x < = 1.05; 0 < = y < = 1, 0 < = z < = 1, 0 < = k < = 1, 0 < = p < = 0.1, 1 < = r < = 2, 0 < = m < = 2 and m + r < = 2; the M is selected from Mn and/or Al, the Me is selected from one or a combination of Zr, Zn, Cu, Cr, Mg, Fe, V, Ti, Sr, Sb, Y, W and Nb, and the A is selected from N, F, S and Cl. The particle structure of the positive electrode active material is compact, the positive electrodeactive material has relatively high single-particle compressive strength, and the lithium ion battery using the positive electrode active material has good cycle performance, relatively low volume expansion rate and good dynamic performance.